How can book discussions encourage teens to share both their responses to stories and feelings about their own lives? What questions can teachers and librarians ask that evoke more than "Yes" or "No" answers? Dickerson draws on her decade of experience leading popular book discussion groups and shares her own proven techniques. Part One addresses the big picture by providing 15 "surefire" suggestions for successful book discussions, from optimal group size to deciding on rules and appropriate settings. Discussion resources for 50 books on a range of interests and topics aimed at specific...